RE: [SilverStreak] 20ft. 1961 Silver Streak

["Earl Custom" <bigearlscustom@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

I too have a 61 SS that is about 19'6", it doesn't have a model name, but I
have seen a 61 brochure that listed it as a Jet.  There are Jets in the late
50's a that are the same length.  Mine has a rear street side bath and shower
and  a full size bed  on the rear curb side.  It had the water heater under
the bed, an a/c unit will be taking its place, with a tankless water heater
placed beside the fridge, using the same vent as the fridge to vent the heat
and carbon monoxide.  The pod lights were standard on that model, the fridge
is next to the door on the curb side and the kitchen is opposite it  on the
street side.  It has a drop down add a leaf table, and 2 removable divan love
seats,  that  also connect and fold down to make a bed.  It is like a studio
apartment on wheels.   I have replaced the floor and belly pan, added a grey
water tank inside the belly.  I've also replaced a few of the front panels as
they had been peppered w/ rocks over the years.  I've upgraded all of the
electrical also, most of the hard work is done.  I'm keeping the vintage feel
while adding all the modern conveniences, although they won't be seen to the
naked eye.  I've obtained all NOS cabinet hinges and catches, old aluminum
bullet light sconces from a house in Palm Springs and what not.  I've gotten
more involved in this trailer than  I ever imagined I would, it  has  been a
lot of fun.
Enjoy
A.J.

> Date: Thu, 19 Jun 2008 21:24:39 -0700
> From: aaronwisher@gmail.com
> To: sslist@tompatterson.com
> Subject: Re: [SilverStreak] 20ft.  1961 Silver Streak
>
> Hey, it might be neat to see some pics of yours as well. We have a 61'
> twenty footer as well, and the phrase "never seen another one like it"
> is one my wife and I use often. :-) our hot-water tank and heater or on
> the door side, while the fridge, sink, stove are on the opposite side.
> But the bath and lav are just as you describe. We have round tail light,
> but i don't think they are original. They are mounted, two to a side, on
> "pods" like some of the later SS models. they might have been added
> later, but i really don't know. We have looked at all of the tags, but I
> don't see any "model name".
> Aaron
>
> David Ferguson wrote:
> > I too have outgrown the current Silver Streak that we own. It is a 1961,
but
> > I'm not sure what model it is. It has bullet style taillights and is a 20
> > footer. It will be going on ebay July 7th, as we have one last vacation
to
> > enjoy in it. It has a rear bath with pink vanity and toilet and a tub &
> > shower. I have yet to find another one like it anywhere. If you would
like
> > pictures of it, send me your email address. I would appreciate any help
> > identifying the exact model.
>